Cross Country-Day 4

After we entered NM, I noticed the earth was streaked with orange and various shades of beige giving it a calming, warm feel. It was extra orange, almost red, at times making me wish we had time to go hiking in Sedona. Staying on course is tough when there are so many beautiful places not far away. Fortunately, we only needed a quick exit off I40 for me to get a picture in honor of one of my favorite bands. “Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona, such a fine sight to see.” Rest in Peace, Glenn Frye. Your memory lives on in your music.

We passed through mountains in northern AZ just before entering NV but, mostly, the terrain was hills with low bushes and very little development after Flagstaff. The Grand Canyon wasn’t far away but we had both been there recently so decided to stay on track.

The land turned dark, almost black, as we continued north and passed over the top of the Hoover Dam. Then the view changed drastically as the landscape went from natural to developed. Welcome to Las Vegas! Last minute rooms on Hotwire.com set us up in Trump International Hotel.